{"product_id":"broche-religieuse-emaillee-vintage-catholique-ovale-vert-blanc-symbole-croix","title":"Vintage religious enameled Catholic oval green white cross symbol brooch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld religious style brooch, oval in shape, featuring a polychrome enamel decoration visible on the front. The center of the brooch displays a white background adorned with a religious motif in relief: a cross surmounting a stylized monogram, associated with two distinct hearts, one pierced by an arrow, the other crowned with thorns, traditional symbols of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge of the brooch is encircled by a green enamelled ring, decorated with small relief stars regularly distributed all around. The enamel has a smooth and shiny appearance, with some irregularities and micro-chips visible on the green part, typical of a vintage object that has stood the test of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure of the brooch reveals a metal band with a patinated finish, highlighting the antique character of the piece. The whole displays a sober and discreet aesthetic, characteristic of Catholic religious jewelry from the early to mid-20th century, without being able to specify an exact date due to lack of additional elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible face bears no legible inscription or apparent mark, apart from the religious motifs mentioned. The contrast between the central white and the green of the edge highlights the Catholic symbolism, making this object suitable for daily wear or during liturgical ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brooch is shown in the photo with its metal attachment system partially visible on the back, but no detail of the mechanism is observable from the view provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Presence of wear and tear, small irregularities and chips on the enamel, visible patina on the metal. See photo for precise condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Enamelled brooches with religious motifs were frequently used in France in the 19th and early 20th centuries as symbols of faith worn during pilgrimages or ceremonies. The motif of the two hearts side by side, representing the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, is a classic Catholic iconography associated with devotion and spiritual protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in antique and religious items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique religious brooch, enamelled Catholic jewelry, vintage religious pin, Sacred Heart Mary brooch, green white enamel, devotion brooch, liturgical jewelry, religious brooch, catholic pin, enamel oval brooch, antique jewelry, enamelled cross symbol\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325434286407,"sku":"d86af04d-4648-4b7b-9daa-070c85185b94","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_0689fa88-a616-4078-bd69-6dd6b025ccab.jpg?v=1783766049","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/broche-religieuse-emaillee-vintage-catholique-ovale-vert-blanc-symbole-croix","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}